Federal agencies get graded on going green

Ratings were given to federal agencies to assess if environmental goals were being met at each facility.

By Nicole Wrona • June 13, 2013

Green building bill gets reworked in N.C.

LEED lumber rules played a significant role in the decision to do a rewrite.

By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2013

Wood skyscrapers and the world's tallest building: This week's most read construction news

From extra OSHA scrutiny to the appeal of the International Green Building Code, here's what you need to know.

By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013

How green should building codes really be?

No one says net-zero, or at least very efficient, homes cannot be built, but factions are split over how much to mandate and what to leave to the marketplace.

By Ron Gallagher • June 6, 2013

U.S. Green Building Council offers free certification in LEED-less countries

The first project to meet certification standards in an untapped market will get its green credentials for free under a new expansion program.

By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2013

Can you build a skyscraper out of wood?

New research from Skidmore, Owings and Merrill suggests a tower using mass timber along with some concrete and steel is feasible.

By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2013

International Green Building Code gains ground on rival LEED standards

The International Green Building Code may appeal to governments and businesses more than LEED standards that shoot too high.

By Ron Gallagher • June 3, 2013

Demolition debris isn't just trash—it's cash flow

One demolition company owner that recycles materials claims he can turn demolition waste from expense into profit.

By Ron Gallagher • May 29, 2013

Most Read Construction News of the Week: Facebook, nanotech and green value

Want to see what everyone else read this week? Here are the most popular highlights.

By Brian Warmoth • May 24, 2013

Guest Post: The true value of green building

A former contractor dishes on the realities of green building.

By Wade Myer • May 22, 2013

Architects can replace windows with 'animated apertures'

B+U Architecture of Los Angeles has gotten as far as the concept phase with openings that combine windows, balconies and plazas in three-dimensional fiberglass opening that can shift shapes.

By Ron Gallagher • May 17, 2013

Builders: Should you pay employees to ditch Facebook?

One company is doing so, and its program would put as much as $600 in credits in employee pockets.

By Brian Warmoth • May 17, 2013

New design shows wind turbines don't need to be an eyesore

A design to capture wind energy without whirling blades is an attention-getter.

By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2013

Propane proponents tout tax credits for energy efficient buildings

Federal credits for energy efficiency construction and improvements cover building and installations in 2012 and through this year.

By Ron Gallagher • May 13, 2013

Perkins + Will's design director envisions 100-residence 'Floatyards'

One architect's proposal rises above the debate over building on the coast – literally – with a new floating homes concept.

By Ron Gallagher • May 10, 2013

Why are builders turning down business?

Builders and subcontractors they rely on are having to say no to business they wish they could say yes to.

By Ryan Willumson • May 10, 2013

Sydney's groundbreaking $6.1B carbon-neutral project

It's the biggest project since Sydney's construction for the 2000 Olympics.

By Taylor McKnight • May 9, 2013

EPA wants new developments to face stricter stormwater rules

The EPA is proposing more stringent handling of stormwater in new development projects.

By Eli Dickinson • May 9, 2013

GSA approves LEED as its rating system of choice

A panel appointed to evaluate green building systems for the General Services Administration says the agency should stick with LEED.

By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2013

Morocco's Ambitious Renewable-Energy Program

By 2020, the country plans to generate over 40% of its energy from renewables.

May 3, 2013

Hotchkiss school goes green with new, money-saving heating plant

The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn. replaced oil-fired boilers with wood biomass units and put a green roof on the new building.

By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2013

To sell green homes, emphasize savings

A University of Massachusetts professor says builders and renovators need to appeal to owners' pocketbooks.

By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2013

Doing the most to use the least energy: Demarest Elementary School in N.J.

The winner of the Environmental Protection Agency's 2012 Energy Star National Building Competition trimmed consumption by 52.1%.

By Ron Gallagher • April 29, 2013

Army adds plants to green roof at Fort Bragg

A large vehicle facility at Fort Bragg was not about to be cool in North Carolina summers, so the Army gave it a green cover.

By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2013

Most Read Construction News of the Week: Green homes and DPR

Start your weekend off on the right foot and catch up on Construction Dive's most popular news posts.

By Brian Warmoth • April 25, 2013